Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Review | Conclusion

I’m a working wedding photographer who needs weather sealing and super fast apertures, so the Olympus 45mm f/1.2 Pro would be my first choice for work.

However, if I knew I wouldn’t be out in cold and rain and would be in decent lighting conditions, I’d choose the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 and get 90% of what its big brother has for a quarter of the price.

If you’re an enthusiast who takes portraits, this lens is a must-have and an incredible bargain. Combine it with the new eye/face detect AF of the Olympus OMD EM III camera and you’ll be nailing wonderful portraits all day long.

Likes

Incredibly small size and weight

Sharpness

Quick autofocus

Great price

Dislikes

Lack of weather sealing

No lens hood included

Olympus 45mm f/1.8

Highly RecommendedSharp and accurate lens built into a small, lightweight body.